Stop buying Chinese products because they use poisons and toxins in their products that are made with child slave labor.

Stop buying Japanese products because of Pearl Harbor.

Stop driving your car because the oil comes from the places that were really behind the terrorist attacks.

I mean if we’re cracking down on the evil in the world…why stop with the Washtington Redskins name?

]]>By: Ed Bandellhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3470562
Mon, 14 Jul 2014 17:56:43 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3470562Right, so it isn’t just about the name. They want to take more of your rights away to dress up and wear whatever you want to.

I guess the Oakland Raiders fans should stop dressing up with all of their face paint and scary costumes? The Buccaneers fans should stop dressing up like pirates, the Vikings fans should stop dressing up like Vikings, the Browns fans should stop dressing up like dogs…I mean where does it end?

I like how people comment about diversity and are saying how people against the name change are racist and then in the same breath call those people “whitey.”

]]>By: supermanwearsbrownandorangehttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3469268
Sun, 13 Jul 2014 23:45:59 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3469268I love my Chief Wahoo baseball cap.
]]>By: claimersayshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3469009
Sun, 13 Jul 2014 19:38:00 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3469009…. Gotta get a headdress and some war paint now…
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Sat, 12 Jul 2014 22:25:27 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3467984jjackwagon says:
Jul 11, 2014 1:38 PM
I guess Dodge needs to rename the Dakota truck, Jeep needs to rename the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee. Oneida silverware and Indian motorcycles need to close up and reopen under a new names.
Delaware, Massachusetts & Oklahoma had better start considering new names as well.
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So Buick And Chevrolet and Pontiac all need to change their names also since they are names of American Indians? Get real, its the R-word that they are referring too.

Its kind like saying anything names MLK needs to be changed because its referring to a black man?
Get educated.
Cherokee, Seminole, and Indian are all names and not derogatory remarks about a persons skin color. That’s why Cleveland Indians are still the Indians. They had to get rid of the Indian Mascot and Image.

]]>By: dcstinkshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3467981
Sat, 12 Jul 2014 22:20:40 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3467981The use of the R-Word in the PFT post is also racial. Its no different than the N-Word which we dont use. Why does it keep showing up here?

Why not say the “Washington Football Team?”

]]>By: bmkmdhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3467231
Sat, 12 Jul 2014 12:18:33 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3467231New Zealand has a great solution to this problem.

In New Zealand, all sports matches begin with an authentic Mauri chant by all the members of the team, Caucasian and Mauri, as a challenge to the other team. Everyone identifies with the native ritual as their ritual. The painted faces and funny looking facial movements are authentic and loved, not derided and made fun of.

Native Americans should look at the New Zealand merging of dress and ritual as a much better way to get respect, joining the two communities together with common rituals. Washington fans would adapt easily to authentic Indian dress and rituals, and Native Americans would get more of the respect they wish for.

“Redskins” stuff can be authentic and beloved by all the Washington Area fans, all the while respectful of Native Americans.

Washington should worry more about their murder rate .
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Dude it’s 2014, not 1995. DC hasn’t been the murder capital in years, you’re better off phrasing that city as Chicago.

]]>By: defscottybhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3461987
Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:39:05 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3461987I am part Cherokee (my Grandmother was 100% Cherokee and a huge Redskins fan). I chat with this one white looking part Native man (like myself) on Twitter and he is a hardcore activist against the Redskins name and logo. The funny thing is he is a 49ers fan. The 1849ers Forcibly removed and murdered 100K Native Americans during the Gold Rush. To me that is by far the most offensive name and logo in the NFL. It’s funny how these activists pick and choose who is offensive or not as long as it isn’t the team they root for. Cherry picking certain thing to be offended by and not mentioning others. Funny isn’t it?
]]>By: bunkmcnultyhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3461977
Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:37:07 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3461977just sayin’ – a phrase used in everyday speech by someone who just said something. The speaker of this phrase lacks the common sense to realize that others already realize he/she just said what they said. As such the phrase is superfluous and redundant, not necessary for a statement. Typically used by insecure persons in contemporary speech patterns to make themselves seem more important or more in touch than they actually are.
]]>By: megadethgodhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3461906
Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:09:51 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3461906Is she trying to change the way I was raised to view what Native Americans are? I admit that I do not remember a lot about what I was taught about Indians, but I have always associated headdresses and warpaint with them. Was it ever a bad association? No. Its like cowboys and cowboy hats, they just always went together. So, With this image of association being burned into my head for the last 40 years, she is saying now that its not right? Its not that easy to just up and reprogram your mind. Yeah, I could do it, but maybe I think that the reason why I associate the headdress and warpaint with Indians is I think it means something of honor and respect. Even in my own ignorance, it may mean something different to them, that is what It means to me and I have every right to think that.
]]>By: defscottybhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3461812
Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:46:11 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3461812Susan Harjo was the original champion of a Redskins name change. She went to a game at RFK back in the day and said some fans played with her hair and she felt offended. So, she made it her lifelong mission to get the name changed. She lost in court on a legal term called “laches” (waiting too long after her 18th birthday to file a claim). So, she recruited a young Amanda Blackhorse to continue her mission and file a fresh claim. So, Mrs. Blackhorse has been groomed for this since a teenager, it wasn’t her idea. Basically she has been brainwashed by Mrs. Harjo due to her own insecurities stemming back to that game at RFK re: her hair. I really hope the Redskins get this trademark ruling overturned in district court like they did in 1999 vs Mrs. Harjo. Meanwhile, the Skins still enjoy full federal trademark protection while they appeal that decision for years and hopefully have that decision reversed like they did in 1999.
]]>By: 2ruefanhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3461676
Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:52:48 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3461676The most relevant point everyone is missing on this is:
WHEN did it SUDDENLY become so different in terms of offense? The name has existed for 82 years.

But suddenly, it is SO offensive. Yeah, we are SO much more “enlightened” now than we were 3 years ago.

So, NOW it just HAS to end. The “outrage”.

Really folks, wake up and smell the political correctness and realize just exactly how idiotic this is.

]]>By: gotmygameonhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3461668
Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:51:17 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3461668by the way…. why the Chiefs and not the Flordia State spear carrying mascot and their
chant???????????????. Can’t have it both way. If you accept one accept them all
]]>By: gotmygameonhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3461652
Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:46:28 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3461652POLITICALLY CORRECT
A term used for whiney, over-sensitive pansies who need everything sugar-coated for them.

]]>By: victorbuickhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3461566
Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:05:17 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3461566I’m offended by her use of the name Blackhorse.
]]>By: 11whodeyhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3461564
Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:04:34 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3461564Blackhorse? Her last name is racist. Time to start litigation and force her to change it to something less offensive.
]]>By: nelly837http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3461554
Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:58:50 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3461554Gee I wonder why she isn’t going after all the gift shops in our National Parks that sell toy tomahawks and toy Head Dresses and toy Indian drums and yadda, yadda, yadda…….she just sees an opportunity to grab the spot light right now and she’s going for 15 minutes of fame.
]]>By: footballfan72http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3461530
Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:49:16 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3461530Waffle house is offensive to pancakes!
]]>By: kidzaroundhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3461515
Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:44:47 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3461515I am a Cowboys fan. As much as I dislike the ‘Skins and root against them, I am in their corner for this.

Yes, I am a white Christian American. I am also Irish with red hair and do have Native American blood in me as well. My maternal grandmother was truly Native American. So, I do actually have some stereotypes attached to me. Mostly for being a hot tempered Irishman.

However, I am not offended when people dress up for Notre Dame football games or St. Patrick’s Day. Nor does it offend me that people use St. Patrick’s Day to get drunk out of their minds. I am also not offended by the term “Fighting Irish”. Did you know that when the Irish came to America they were looked down upon as a lesser class? The Irish were very poor and could not find work easily.

Are the Mexicans going to start getting upset because we Americans celebrate Cinco De Mayo? Did you know that the tradition started here in the States? Did you know that the celebrations are mostly made up of Americans? It’s basically another reason to get drunk and party. Are there now going to be protests over that, too?

History is full of people being put down by their ethnicity. However, people like Ms. Blackhorse seem to be more concerned with fighting a battle in the past than making a better future for themselves and their ethnicity. If she truly feels that her people are being put down by costumes at a football game, then she is fighting a battle from the past. However, she is probably fighting this fight for some kind of personal gain.

]]>By: pillowporkershttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3461467
Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:27:39 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3461467No more being an Indian for Halloween anymore. Shouldn’t dress up as anything I guess. Non-cowboys dressing as cowboys could be offensive. Non-Ghosts dressing as ghosts could be offensive, etc.
]]>By: 1standincheshttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3461450
Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:19:02 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3461450its funny how Amanda black horse finds Redskins offense yet, she went to a high school who’s football team name is the Redskins. Why didn’t you move to another school or drop out? Obviously wasn’t that offensive. Hypocrite
]]>By: jaxrockcityhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3461449
Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:18:49 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3461449Lets all wear a headdress and war paint week 1 no matter who we root for, just cuz.

Go Jaguars

]]>By: flauyvenhttp://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/08/redskins-trademark-plaintiff-fans-shouldnt-wear-head-dresses-and-war-paint/#comment-3461392
Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:00:50 +0000http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=2267889#comment-3461392Would people who get so worked up defending these teams would be totally fine with a German football team named the Berlin Rabbis, or the Munich Shavuot, whose fans were encouraged to wear yarmulkes to support the team?

Even if you don’t think the team name itself is offensive, the superficial appropriation and marginalization of a culture that’s been subjected to centuries of deliberate genocide, especially in the very city from which it’s often initiated, is whacked.